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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.84, 1,023.87 and 374.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.84, 1,023.87 and 374.62 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.84 : 1,023.87 = 374.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.84/1,023.87 = 374.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.84x = 1,023.87 × 374.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.84x = 383,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,555.19/682.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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